Stay up to speed with the latest technology trends and products in the contracting field. https://www.pmmag.com/rss/2658-technology-for-contractors en-us In this 1.5-hour webinar, instructor Randy Lorge will review how to use the Water Demand Calculator, highlight its technical benefits, and demonstrate how to apply it to accurately right-size a water distribution system. In this 1.5-hour webinar, instructor Randy Lorge will review how to use the Water Demand Calculator, highlight its technical benefits, and demonstrate how to apply it to accurately right-size a water distribution system.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107572 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:39:22 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107572-iapmo-announces-new-webinar baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Artificial intelligence won't fix broken workflows. It will simply expose them, says Powerhouse Consulting Group's Jenny Benbrook. Artificial intelligence won't fix broken workflows. It will simply expose them, says Powerhouse Consulting Group's Jenny Benbrook.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107554 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107554-ai-is-exposing-the-cracks-in-contractors-operations The Fewer Callbacks, Faster Jobs study surveyed 1,000 skilled-trade workers across the United States and Europe (UK, Germany, France) between May 28 and June 14, 2026, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points. The Fewer Callbacks, Faster Jobs study surveyed 1,000 skilled-trade workers across the United States and Europe (UK, Germany, France) between May 28 and June 14, 2026, with a margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107553 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107553-new-survey-reveals-the-job-tradespeople-most-want-ai-to-solve-in-the-field Max orchestrates end-to-end automation for trades businesses. Max orchestrates end-to-end automation for trades businesses. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107548 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107548-servicetitans-max-reports-ai-powered-growth-for-contractors baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) On a recent episode of And So It Flows, Kristen Bayles sat down with Gregg Holladay, business development manager for specialty markets at Bradford White, to discuss the growing role heat pump water heaters are expected to play in the residential plumbing market and why contractors need to start preparing now. http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107531 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107531-heat-pump-water-heaters-in-real-life ProBooks by BDR aims to help owners and managers gain greater visibility into their financial performance by providing accurate, timely and organized bookkeeping support. ProBooks by BDR aims to help owners and managers gain greater visibility into their financial performance by providing accurate, timely and organized bookkeeping support.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107533 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:44:28 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107533-bdr-launches-probooks-by-bdr While managing field productivity is critical, many contractors routinely overlook a silent profit killer hiding in plain sight: material procurement. While managing field productivity is critical, many contractors routinely overlook a silent profit killer hiding in plain sight: material procurement.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107506 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107506-the-hidden-cost-of-material-procurement-in-plumbing-projects According to the company, the pace mirrors an overall shift across construction as more and more contractors bring AI into their daily operations. According to the company, the pace mirrors an overall shift across construction as more and more contractors bring AI into their daily operations.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107504 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:48:57 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107504-jobtreads-ai-connector-becomes-the-companys-fastest-growing-integration-ever baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) AI-powered receptionists are emerging as a tool that can help businesses improve responsiveness, streamline operations, and compete more effectively in an increasingly fast-paced market. AI-powered receptionists are emerging as a tool that can help businesses improve responsiveness, streamline operations, and compete more effectively in an increasingly fast-paced market.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107485 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107485-the-new-front-line-of-customer-service The Houzz Pro 3D Floor Plan and Mood Board tools are available to all subscribers globally. The Houzz Pro 3D Floor Plan and Mood Board tools are available to all subscribers globally. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107473 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:28:02 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107473-houzz-pro-features-new-visualization-tools Grizzly’s partnership with Stegall builds on its recently announced partnership with Vermont Mechanical, a full-service mechanical contractor operating in the New England region Grizzly’s partnership with Stegall builds on its recently announced partnership with Vermont Mechanical, a full-service mechanical contractor operating in the New England region

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107470 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:12:56 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107470-grizzly-mep-announces-partnership-with-stegall-mechanical In addition, the company will begin a rebranding initiative. In addition, the company will begin a rebranding initiative. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107469 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:15 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107469-sitepro-announces-two-new-partnerships This isn't something to brush off or circle back to when things “slow down.” It’s not a marketing problem sitting neatly in someone else’s department. This isn't something to brush off or circle back to when things “slow down.” It’s not a marketing problem sitting neatly in someone else’s department.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107457 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:06 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107457-your-sales-team-isnt-posting-and-its-costing-you-millions AI Assist aims to help standardize troubleshooting across teams by giving technicians access to consistent diagnostic guidance within the GlobalEdge mobile app. AI Assist aims to help standardize troubleshooting across teams by giving technicians access to consistent diagnostic guidance within the GlobalEdge mobile app.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107459 Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:50 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107459-eci-software-solutions-launches-field-service-technician-ai-assist baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) As commercial building owners continue to navigate economic uncertainty, labor shortages and changing customer demands, retrofit and renovation work is becoming a key opportunity across the plumbing market. In this article, learn where the commercial market is headed and how manufacturers, wholesalers, and contractors can adapt. As commercial building owners continue to navigate economic uncertainty, labor shortages and changing customer demands, retrofit and renovation work is becoming a key opportunity across the plumbing market. In this article, learn where the commercial market is headed and how manufacturers, wholesalers, and contractors can adapt.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107456 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:55:49 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107456-commercial-market-outlook-retrofit-projects-lead-the-way High-efficiency plumbing systems can help facilities conserve water, reduce operational costs, and improve long-term sustainability performance. High-efficiency plumbing systems can help facilities conserve water, reduce operational costs, and improve long-term sustainability performance.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107452 Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:52 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107452-building-resilience-why-pressure-assisted-toilets-are-critical-for-emergency-preparedness baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Insurance incentives, hidden leaks and operational gains are driving adoption, but the real return on smart water depends on who is measuring it and how. http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107448 Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107448-the-roi-on-smart-water-do-connected-systems-really-pay-off Let’s take a closer look at the most common causes of leaks — especially in plastic piping systems — during installation, service and maintenance. http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107409 Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107409-leaks-happen-heres-the-why-when-they-do Across plumbing and mechanical jobsites, safety considerations are shaping how tools are designed, how systems behave, and how professionals expect technology to support them in the field. Across plumbing and mechanical jobsites, safety considerations are shaping how tools are designed, how systems behave, and how professionals expect technology to support them in the field. 

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107478 Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107478-how-technology-is-redefining-safety-on-todays-jobsites baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) In a recent episode of And So It Flows, Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, joined host Kristen Bayles to discuss how AI, changing workforce priorities and evolving technology are driving renewed interest in careers across plumbing, HVAC and other home service trades. http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107389 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107389-and-so-it-flows-how-ai-and-gen-z-are-transforming-the-trades-the-trades-technology-and-a-new-generation baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) A recent interview with the former CEO of Uber shows that jobs in the trades are on their way to being seen in a new way. http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107380 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107380-ai-cant-fix-a-leak baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Bryan O'Toole and Paul Spradling weigh in on the state of the manufacturing market, and what it means for contractors. http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107379 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107379-how-manufacturers-are-reframing-risk-resilience-and-return-in-2026 Contractors have found that, when used correctly, camera systems simplify their lives, increase their options, and pay for themselves very quickly. http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107377 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107377-how-inspection-technology-is-transforming-drain-work baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) In a data-informed environment, plumbing and mechanical systems become managed infrastructure — visible, measurable and continuously optimized. Contractors who embrace that reality position themselves not simply as technicians, but as long-term asset stewards in an increasingly performance-driven built environment. http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107288 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107288-the-end-of-reactive-service forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) AHR Expo 2026 made it clear that hybrid systems are no longer an emerging idea; they are the answer to the ongoing balancing act of meeting decarbonization goals while remaining realistic about the grid's capacity for electrification. Manufacturers emphasized systems that combine electric technologies, gas-fired equipment, and advanced controls. AHR Expo 2026 made it clear that hybrid systems are no longer an emerging idea; they are the answer to the ongoing balancing act of meeting decarbonization goals while remaining realistic about the grid's capacity for electrification. Manufacturers emphasized systems that combine electric technologies, gas-fired equipment, and advanced controls.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107187 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107187-ahr-expo-2026-hydronics-innovation-focuses-on-practical-execution forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) In this episode of And So It Flows, Jennifer Harrison and Kaytee Gray from SupplyHouse.com discuss how digital merchandising and fulfillment are evolving to empower contractors with expert product information, simplifying decision-making in the field. In this episode of And So It Flows, Jennifer Harrison and Kaytee Gray from SupplyHouse.com discuss how digital merchandising and fulfillment are evolving to empower contractors with expert product information, simplifying decision-making in the field.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107139 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107139-podcast-speed-assortment-and-the-art-of-saying-yes-behind-supplyhousecoms-merchandising-and-fulfillment-engine forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) Lock Supply Co.’s Tim Savage breaks down how practical AI tools are accelerating quoting, closing knowledge gaps, and strengthening contractor trust — without replacing the human side of sales. Lock Supply Co.’s Tim Savage breaks down how practical AI tools are accelerating quoting, closing knowledge gaps, and strengthening contractor trust — without replacing the human side of sales.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107125 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107125-podcast-real-time-answers-under-jobsite-pressure-how-ai-is-shaping-distribution baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Software adoption has moved from being a competitive advantage to a core requirement — especially in the face of labor shortages, cost pressures and rising customer expectations. Software adoption has moved from being a competitive advantage to a core requirement — especially in the face of labor shortages, cost pressures and rising customer expectations.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107106 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107106-what-software-is-powering-todays-contractors forstern@bnpmedia.com (Natalie Forster) Manufacturers exhibiting at AHR Expo 2026 are bringing forward solutions that prioritize intelligence, flexibility and practicality, addressing real-world challenges faced by contractors, engineers, distributors and building owners. Manufacturers exhibiting at AHR Expo 2026 are bringing forward solutions that prioritize intelligence, flexibility and practicality, addressing real-world challenges faced by contractors, engineers, distributors and building owners.

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/107096 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/107096-ahr-expo-2026-returns-to-las-vegas baylesk@bnpmedia.com (Kristen R. Bayles) Artificial intelligence is being used in a plethora of ways across the trades industry. According to Lynn Wise, CEO of Contractor in Charge, “Plumbing and mechanical contractors are moving past the experimental phase of AI and are adopting practical solutions that integrate directly into their daily operations. These tools are streamlining workflows, enhancing customer service, and boosting profitability.” Artificial intelligence is being used in a plethora of ways across the trades industry. According to Lynn Wise, CEO of Contractor in Charge, “Plumbing and mechanical contractors are moving past the experimental phase of AI and are adopting practical solutions that integrate directly into their daily operations. These tools are streamlining workflows, enhancing customer service, and boosting profitability.”

]]> http://www.pmmag.com/articles/106990 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pmmag.com/articles/106990-smart-tools-in-skilled-hands-ai-in-the-trades